AREA SALES MANAGER – PUBLIC HEALTH (JOBS AND VACANCIES IN KENYA SEPTEMBER 2013)

Our client, specializing in Emergency Response and Disease Control is sourcing for a French speaking Area Sales Manager, Public Health.  The Area Sales Manager will be based in Kenya, and responsible for the West African Region. 

Responsibilities

• Meet sales targets outlined in the annual budget and business plan for each product in the assigned countries
• Meet government entities on a regular basis to promote and advocate our product portfolio.
• Identify, evaluate and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders and other public health entities
• Responsible for recruitment, training, development, maintenance, focus and appraisal of agents with monthly reports in their respective countries of responsibility
• On case-by case basis, support trials that are being done either by HQ or by country for product registration and work with local research agencies for trials of products for new diseases 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business-related study,  or equivalent;
• Additional degree / Diploma in Public Health related discipline is an added advantage
• Must have 5-8 years’ experience in sales and key account management in public health or pharmaceutical Sales.
• Must have a solid Business development background
• Excellent communication skills in English, French knowledge is mandatory 
• The candidate must be willing to travel extensively and within short notice  
• Sales experience in West African market highly advantageous 

Interested and qualified applicants should send their applications and CV’s stating their current and expected salary to recruit@idp-ea.com not later than 27^th September 2013. 

Clearly indicate “Area Sales Manager, Public Health” on the subject of the application email.

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